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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1912
Page
4
A父 daddy narrates a tale of birds seeking a king. The eagle flies highest but the tiny wren wins by riding unseen on the eagle. Grandfather Owl reveals the ruse and warns the wren to stay low because the king of birds cannot watch from above.
A Kansas City plasterer, on a floor above, orders his tender to fetch change. The tender balks, warns theft could be blamed on him, then returns inside. The plasterer discovers no money is left in the clothes, while the boss notes no cash.
An English traveler recounts a Century Magazine tale of Moses and a holy man. The prophet laments widespread poverty and discontent as the Lord promises relief. Yet Moses remains despondent until the Lord notes the upper story of his house has fallen down and no one will mend it.
The Negri tos create bamboo nose flutes and a bamboo Jew sharp, along with crude single-joint stringed instruments. The bronze tomtom or ceu za is universally used, with varied playing styles. Dances are pantomimic and singing can be extreme. phonographic records would be needed for full description.
The text recalls Richard Brinsley Sheridan turning to fugitive publications in early distress with his wife helping, noting a shared need for daily bread. It also highlights Paraguayan lacemaking, where lace is a major industry in towns, with weaving practiced by many and designs inspired by local spider webs, giving the race its name aun éuti meaning spider web.
A desert jerboa stores water by burying juicy melons to endure six months without rainfall. The piece further notes a humorous Mark Twain self introduction and then discusses early drug testing on animals including ergotine on chickens and digitalis on frogs, ending with a Christmas cake advertisement.
A woman intends a quick powder touch before a tryst and trusts Providence. A critical fellow passenger glances with disapproval as the powder rag ambush unfolds. She receives a mirror from the other woman who helps hide the flaw with a shared adage.
An amusing early American frog farming venture linked to Audubon in Hendersonville Kentucky. He built a mill and pond along the Ohio River and imagined earnings from grown frogs. One night bullfrogs’ booming spurred the stock to leap from the pond and vanish into the river.
A practical method to overcome procrastination in letter writing by designating a specific day for correspondence. Women prepare by noting each topic on the envelope, keeping a rack of letters, and answering all items in one focused session, making weekly writing a pleasant routine.
An old lady asks a zoo keeper which animal is most remarkable. The keeper quips that the laughing hyena is full of mystery because he eats only once a year and sleeps once a week, leaving the lady surprised.
A Glasgow resident moves a heavy grandfather clock on a wheelbarrow but is advised by a tipsy Scot to buy a watch. The tale captures local wit as the clock awkwardly travels along the street.
An ad promotes Ballard's Horehound Syrup with a free Herrick's Red Pepper Porous Plaster for chest relief. It urges treating severe sore lungs and lists R. H. Garrison as the seller.
Advert reads Mrs Rennie Mahan at 200 West Sycamore Street seeks lady boarders within 170 steps of the Normal school grounds. The notice lists contact details and rooming preferences.
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